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Your Daily Briefing – 05/30/2025

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  • A high-speed chase ended in Burley with the arrest of Roman Hamann, a habitual felon and parole violator. Police used a PIT maneuver to stop him after he endangered lives. He now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
  • New records show Pocatello police had prior mental health calls involving Victor Perez, the 17-year-old autistic, non-verbal teen with cerebral palsy who was fatally shot in April. His family is now suing and demanding an independent investigation.
  • Two young children were life-flighted to Boise after a Ford F-150 hit a bull elk and rolled on I-84. A 7-year-old with a seatbelt and a 5-year-old without one were both seriously injured near milepost 11 late Thursday.

⚖ Courts & Legal

  • Ada County is summoning thousands for juror questionnaires ahead of the Kohberger trial. Jury selection starts August 4, with opening statements expected August 11. The trial may last through November.

🛣 Infrastructure & Transportation

  • Dierkes Lake Road has reopened, completing the Shoshone Grade reconstruction project. Access to both Dierkes Lake and Shoshone Falls Parks is fully restored after months of improvements.

🧓 Caregiving & Health

  • A caregiver shortage is growing in the region. To address it, a Caregiver Conference is scheduled for June 14 at the CSI Fine Arts Theater. Call 208-736-2122 to register.

☀ Weather

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. across the Magic Valley. Temps could reach 102°F. Residents should stay hydrated, avoid outdoor exertion, and never leave children or pets in cars.
  • Forecast:
    • Today: Sunny, high near 87°F.
    • Tonight: Mostly clear, low around 58°F.
    • Saturday: Hot and sunny, high near 96°F.
    • Saturday night: Clear, low around 60°F.
    • Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F.
    • Sunday night: 30% chance of showers, low around 54°F.
    • Monday: 30% chance of showers, high near 72°F.
    • Monday night: 30% chance of showers, low around 47°F.
    • Tuesday: 40% chance of showers, high near 67°F.
    • Tuesday night: 30% chance of showers, low around 46°F.
    • Wednesday: 30% chance of showers, high near 71°F.

⚡ Energy

  • The Pacific Northwest expects a 17% increase in hydropower output this year due to strong winter precipitation. However, output will still remain below the 10-year average, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

🎉 Community & Events

  • Twin Falls Western Days begins today at City Park! The three-day festival features food, live music, and family activities—including a Saturday morning parade and a Butterfly Haven for kids. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend.

🏈 Sports

  • Caldwell School District may drop its pay-to-play sports fees following a successful $8.2 million levy passed in November. Athletes were previously charged $100 per sport. A final decision will be made June 9.
  • Boise State Football revealed its full 2025 schedule:
    • Season opener: Sept. 5 vs. Eastern Washington on FS1
    • Notre Dame: Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m. MT on NBC
    • Black Friday game: Nov. 28 at Utah State on CBS
    • Mountain West Championship: Dec. 5 on FOX
    • Coverage includes 6 FOX games, 4 CBS broadcasts
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